Genesis 29:30
ContextNETBible | Jacob 1 had marital relations 2 with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban 3 for seven more years. 4 |
XREF | Ge 29:18; Ge 29:20,31; Ge 30:25,26; Ge 31:15,41; Ge 44:20,27; De 21:15; 1Sa 18:17-27; Ho 12:12; Mt 6:24; Mt 10:37; Lu 14:26; Joh 12:25 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “and he”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 2 tn Heb “went in also to Rachel.” The expression “went in to” in this context refers to sexual intercourse, i.e., the consummation of the marriage. 3 tn Heb “him”; the referent (Laban) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 4 tn Heb “and he loved also Rachel, more than Leah, and he served with him still seven other years.” |